For Penawou who chose full tide
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou A tree fruitful sprang up in Akugbene 104 years ago. Birds alighted on its branches and fed on the fruits, chirping and dancing happily. No bird could devour the fruits in their verdant vibrations. The fruits were like the stars in the sky; The fruits were like the sand on Alagbaru sandbank. […]
Afolayan’s stone sculptures speak at National Museum
Contemporary African stone carving is very rare but remains a flourishing art form which employs a unique fusion of traditional and modern techniques appreciated across the continent. Unlike other genres of visual art, stone carving is practiced by very few artists in Nigeria.
N’naya’s ‘Angelema’ celebrates women’s inner beauty and strength
In December 2023, N’naya, whose real name is Cletus Famous Nwankwo, released his debut single, ‘Jowo’. He is an academic and singer who has successfully defended his PhD thesis at the University of Leicester.
‘A Father’s Pride’ is for our environment, children mistreated across the globe — Chiazor-Enenmor
Ndidi Dorothy Chiazor-Enenmor is an award-winning multi-talented author and advocate for education, children’s rights, and cultural awareness.
Children thrill audience at CORA-NPL 2024 book party
The Shell hall of the Muson Centre was filled to capacity with smartly dressed kids. They were there for a party; not the usual party like birthday parties that children are used to.
‘Live or Die Tryin’: Ammi’s gripping account of trauma
By Prisca Sam-Duru Yahkhahnahn Ammi, a passionate activist and advocate for the rights of melanated people, has released his memoir, ‘Live or Die Tryin’, which offers a searing account of his wrongful imprisonment as a minor and his ongoing fight for justice. Ammi was sentenced to 16 years in an adult prison when he was […]
Ogunwo, Kakandar’s Cutting Edge paintings speak hope for Nigeria
A duo exhibition of recent paintings by Timi Kakandar and Bolaji Ogunwo titled “Cutting Edge” opened to the public yesterday, August 18, at the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos, and will run till August 24, 2024.
Grillo’s posthumous celebration of modern art mastery
More than 50 years old paintings, among other mixed media and sculptures, are showing as the first posthumous solo art exhibition of modernist, Yusuf Grillo.
Africa Art Fund, NESG partner for art contest
The visual arts industry in Nigeria is poised for significant growth, especially for artists under 35. In celebration of NESG’s 30th anniversary, the Africa painting Fund and the organisation are launching a novel programme that begins with a nationwide painting competition open to young artists nationwide.
Quramo Writers Prize releases long list of 20 manuscripts
By Prisca Sam-Duru The Quramo Writers Prize (QWP) 2024 has released a longlist of 20 manuscripts for the 8th edition of the prize for budding writers. The prize, established in 2017 and worth N1 million in cash prize, is designed to discover a new breed of unpublished African writers, alongside a publishing contract to kick-start […]
Art exhibition challenging stereotypes of Northern Nigerian life
Arewa is used to describe the northern people of Nigeria, a broad term often homogenizing the cultures and groups of people that make up Northern Nigeria.
